Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile of the Autograph These are hardcover, research-quality reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Hardcover Some publishers print a hardbound, linen-covered version in addition to the standard paperback. The music inside is identical. These editions are beautiful though rarely cheap.
Orchestral Parts Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score For chamber pieces, playing scores have all of the parts on one system. There are not separate parts for each player.
Score (Full Score) For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Set of Parts For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
VocalScore A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings) Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Editor: Richard Walters
Instrumentation: Piano, Tenor
Binding:
Work Language: English
ISBN: 9781540051943
Size: 9 x 12.0 inches
Pages: 268
Description
A collection of songs from the musical stage presented in their authentic settings, excerpted from the original vocal scores. There is no duplication from prior volumes!
Contents:
AMÉLIE: Thin Air
ANASTASIA: My Petersburg
• Still
ANNIE: You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile
THE BAND'S VISIT: Papi Hears the Ocean
• Answer Me
BE MORE CHILL: Michael in the Bathroom
THE BOOK OF MORMON: I Believe
CANDIDE: Bon Voyage
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Goodbye
DEAR EVAN HANSEN: Waving Through a Window
• for Forever
• Words Fail
EVER AFTER: Right Before My Eyes
FINDING NEVERLAND: If the World Turned Upside Down
• Neverland
FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL: Hans of the Southern Isles
• in Summer
• Kristoff Lullaby
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER: Stop! Wait! What?!
HAMILTON: You'll Be Back
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: Made of Stone
KINKY BOOTS: Step One
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC: Later
THE MAD ONES: Run Away with Me
MEANGIRLS: Stop
THE PAJAMA GAME: A New Town Is a Blue Town
PARADE: Pretty Music
THE SECRET GARDEN: Race You to the Top of the Morning